lobster pot

lob·ster pot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lob-ster pot]
- /ˈlɒb stər pɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lob-ster pot]
- /ˈlɒb stər pɒt/

Definitions of lobster pot words

noun lobster pot a trap for catching lobsters, typically a box made of wooden slats with a funnellike entrance to the bait. 1
countable noun lobster pot A lobster pot is a trap used for catching lobsters. It is in the shape of a basket. 0
noun lobster pot a round basket or trap made of open slats used to catch lobsters 0
noun lobster pot a basketlike trap for catching lobsters 0

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Origin of lobster pot

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1755-65

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Parts of speech for Lobster pot

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lobster pot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lobster pot usage trend in Literature

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